NOLA FJR riders?
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hppants
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The riding here is ok - better at times, but right now - pretty miserable except at dawn and a few hours thereafter. The roads are "curvy", not twisty. Their condition varies, but overall, I'd say average at best. We do not use our fuel tax very wisely, IMHO. The better roads will parrallel water - usually a bayou. There are some decent rides in the southern part of the State, but the best riding roads in the best condition now are in the piney woods of the central part of Louisiana, IMO.
1. The Mississippi River Road heading out of NOLA is pretty good - take I-310 and get of at Norco. Head north.
2. From just West of Des Allemands, take Hwy 307 and loop around to Hwy 20 into Thibodeaux - that's a nice low traffic ride with some pretty fresh pavement.
3. North of the Lake, from Ponchatoula, Hwy 22 is a good ride, but the Livingston Parish Sherriff Popo are relentless - stay about 7 over and you'll be fine, but no more.
You might check out some of my ride reports for some more ideas. I know a lot more stuff West of Baton Rouge - in the Fall, we can meet in the middle and I'll gladly show you some roads. Right now its just so friggin hot, by the time we actually get somewhere, we will be too miserable to continue. In about 6-8 weeks, things should break.
I'm not trying to discourage you - I've ridden thousands of miles all over Louisiana. There is some good riding. I can't compare it to Indiana cause I don't know - but it's not North Carolina.
1. The Mississippi River Road heading out of NOLA is pretty good - take I-310 and get of at Norco. Head north.
2. From just West of Des Allemands, take Hwy 307 and loop around to Hwy 20 into Thibodeaux - that's a nice low traffic ride with some pretty fresh pavement.
3. North of the Lake, from Ponchatoula, Hwy 22 is a good ride, but the Livingston Parish Sherriff Popo are relentless - stay about 7 over and you'll be fine, but no more.
You might check out some of my ride reports for some more ideas. I know a lot more stuff West of Baton Rouge - in the Fall, we can meet in the middle and I'll gladly show you some roads. Right now its just so friggin hot, by the time we actually get somewhere, we will be too miserable to continue. In about 6-8 weeks, things should break.
I'm not trying to discourage you - I've ridden thousands of miles all over Louisiana. There is some good riding. I can't compare it to Indiana cause I don't know - but it's not North Carolina.
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G Squared
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Along the coast is great scenery but not that good for riding. But you should enjoy it if your new to area. Head to Biloxi,Ms.. Short ride good scenery. Pants is very accurate and correct. More north and west of you, there is some pretty good routes you can map out.. Nothing marvelous,, but it's all we got. Best to go into Ms. To the north.. Some decent roads there. The trick is to know where they are. I'm in Baton Rouge. I'm sure we can get together for some riding. but like Pants said,,right now, we're having a hot miserable summer. To be continued.............
Redfish Hunter
Gone Fishing
I would think just getting out of the cesspool that is New Orleans would be nice. ANY direction would be an improvement. But, like my two friends said, there is not much in the line of great riding to be had in this area. It is a beautiful place to live, lots of big trees, lots of green, and plenty to eat. It just is not a mecca for motorcycle riding.
If you ever hook up with either of those two gentlemen that already answered, I might be persuaded to tag along. They are worth knowing.
If you ever hook up with either of those two gentlemen that already answered, I might be persuaded to tag along. They are worth knowing.
slimsailor00
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If you guys do get together let me know and I am in. I am in NOLA and have a '08 FJR.
Uncle Hud
Just another blob of protoplasm using up your oxyg
HERESY! New Orleans has a tarnished history and a maligned character, but continues to survive on shipping, petroleum, Mardi Gras, and sin. It's a crazy place, but one that has bewitched me for many years. I keep visiting, but -- truth -- I don't want to live there. (Too hot, too humid.)
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